Banning Catcher In The Rye Persuasive Essay

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About Holden Persuasive Essay Jimmy Nguyen Catcher in the Rye is by J.D. Salinger and is being taught in high school English right now, and it should be banned. It is a bad influence to readers that are younger and a lot of those people who are young might read this book because it is fiction. The first reason for banning the book is that it has a strong use of languages and vocabulary. Holden says cruse words alot throughout the book. In one chapter Holden says Gods name in vain and says “snovabitch” (Salinger, 28) alot. The book has mature content and some scenes have inappropriate behaviour. Firstly it has foul languages and “slang”, Holden says words like “goddammit, crap, and calling blondes whores” (102). Also when Holden is mad or irritated says God’s name in vain, in some chapters the word “sonuvabitch” comes up sometimes. For these reason people who are younger should not read this book. Next the book has some mature contents. Holden saw a couple having sex with each other. If kids saw this they will do bad things…show more content…
Morrow Holden lies to her saying that his name is Rudolf Schmidt, who was really the janitor of his dorm (8-9-13). In this case Holden is lying because he feels like it. He is just as phony when he lies about silly little things. Holden even admits that he is a terrific liar and say’s “ I am the most terrific liar you ever saw in your life. Its awful, if I am on my way to the store to buy a magazine, even, and somebody asked me where I am going, I am liable to say I am going to the opera. It is terrible” (ch.3) You can see why the main charter in Catcher in the Rye is a poor role model for the youth of today. In the final analysis has strong use of languages, a lot of mature content and some inappropriate behaviour. This book is not appropriate for young audience. The recommended audience would be adults or older youth, therefore it shouldn’t be taught in high school

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